Bespoke & Studio Stories

When a customer arrives with a beautifully embroidered statement coat, I know I am about to create something rather special. This commission began with an exquisite spring-green embroidered coat from Favourbrook Womenswear, sprinkled with florals in berry pinks, soft neutrals, and hints of gold, chosen for a daughter’s wedding. I designed a bespoke wedding hat that would feel perfectly in tune with the coat, not competing with the embroidery, but lifting the whole look and br

Elegant bridal headpieces for later-in-life brides and second weddings, handmade in my Winchester studio. From perching pillbox hats to a whisper of veiling, I will help you choose a flattering, properly bridal style that feels comfortable and completely you.

Mother of the Groom wearing a bespoke cornflower-and-cerise wedding hat, by Simon at Marvellous Millinery Some commissions stay with me long after the wedding day, and this beautiful picture hat, created late last summer, is one I remember with real fondness. It was designed for a charming Mother of the Groom who wanted something truly special to complement her handmade silk dress. The process began not with the dress itself but with a swatch of exquisite shot silk purchased

As December arrives in Hampshire and the air turns crisp, winter weddings take on a magical charm. In this article, I introduce my Ready-to-Wear winter wedding hats - each created in my Winchester studio - and share styling tips for pairing millinery with cosy winter fabrics. Whether you are the Mother of the Bride or a guest at a Christmas celebration, these hats are designed to help you look elegant, feel confident and enjoy your special day in style.

Designing a bespoke wedding hat for a proud Mother of the Groom, complementing her Rixo London dress and Dior sandals

A beautifully crafted hat is more than just an accessory - it’s a statement of style, elegance, and confidence that can elevate any outfit

Designing a bespoke wedding hat for a mother of the bride attending a wedding at Salisbury Cathedral was a truly rewarding experience.